59. Rope race on 13 April 2025: tradition and team spirit at the cult race in Hochfügen

Updated on 25.02.2025

On 13 April 2025, it's "Zamm'halten!" again in Hochfügen at the traditional rope race. This event is an integral part of winter and has been inspiring people with sporting ambition, team spirit and socialising for decades.

In the legendary rope race for children and adults, teams of three compete, connected by a rope, to master the giant slalom on the Waidoffen 11 piste. "The rope race brings people together and epitomises what Hochfügen is all about: community, fun and a sporting challenge," explains Helmuth Grünbacher, Managing Director of the Hochfügen ski lift company. This year, the race will once again be celebrated with a varied supporting programme.

Race start at 09:30

The day begins at 8.00 am with the allocation of starting numbers at the 8-seater Jet valley station. At 9.30 am, the children's rope teams open the race. Even the youngest children master the course in threes - always connected by a rope. The adult race classes, in which at least one woman must be part of the rope team, start at 10.30 am. The highlight of the day is traditionally the "Flotte 3er", in which colourful mixed teams provide plenty of fun on the piste.

U1 morning pint and winter burnout

In addition to the sporting competition, the U1 morning pint ensures the best atmosphere on the 8er-Alm. Younger guests will also get their money's worth with the colourful children's programme of fun and games. Traditionally, the day is rounded off with the winter burning ceremony and the last gondola ride at 17:00. The night owl bus takes participants and spectators safely back to Fügen.

Registrations possible until 12 April 2025:

Rope teams can register online until 12 April 2025, 14:00, atwww.hochfuegenski.com. The entry fee of 30 euros per adult rope team will be used directly for the promotion of young talent at the WSV Fügen winter sports club. As usual, pedestrians will be transported free of charge to the 8er-Alm to experience the event up close.

Further information can be found on our website: www.hochfuegenski.comRückfragenhinweis:Tel.:+43 699/11192585Mail: j.kronthaler@agenturplus.at